The Happy Bite Podcast

Kids. Food. Sane Advice.

You Already Know What your kids ought to eat…

Learn the habits your kids need so they’ll actually eat what you serve!

Join me for practical, research-based tips that will help you raise children who have a happy and healthy relationship with food. You’ll hear ready-to-implement solutions for all your real-life problems—all in about 20 minutes!

Most Recent EPISODES

It may seem early to do a Resolution Roundup but research shows that 25% of resolutions are ditched during the FIRST WEEK of January. How have Sally and I done so far? Find out in this episode of the Happy Bite Podcast. We also reveal our dream resolutions for food manufacturers, health policy experts and our kids. … [Read more...]

Christmas is around the corner and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift, you won’t want to miss this episode of The Happy Bite Podcast. Sally and I talk about our favorite gift ideas— books, toys and food favorites. Our ideas are easy and inexpensive. They might also change how your kids eat! … [Read more...]

As we enter the holiday season, all the experts come out with ways to healthify the holidays. Guilt-free pecan pie?
In this episode of the Happy Bite Podcast, Sally and I question whether making your holiday healthy is a good goal. (Our answers might surprise you!) Plus, find out what we like best about Thanksgiving and which dishes are our favorites! … [Read more...]

Grandma's
Going to Grandma’s house is usually a lot of fun. Especially for kids who often make out with lots of extra treats!
In this episode of the Happy Bite Podcast, Sally and I talk about how to cope so you can go to grandma’s without going crazy. … [Read more...]

Ever wondered what you can do to get your child's class parties back on track?
In this episode of the Happy Bite Podcast, Sally and I tackle this topic head on. We discuss how to get sugar out of the party in a way that won't make the other parents hate you! … [Read more...]

In this episode of The Happy Bite Podcast, Sally speaks with our very first guest Bettina Siegel, the brilliant blogger behind The Lunch Tray. Bettina is a nationally recognized advocate for change in school food programs and she has written an incredibly informative–and sometimes shocking–expose of school breakfast programs for Civil Eats.
Here, Bettina discusses the sugary … [Read more...]

Back-to-School means back-to-school lunches. But you don’t have to pack Pinterest-quality lunches to nourish your kids and teach them healthy eating habits.
In this episode of the Happy Bite Podcast Sally and I give you our top lunch-making tips. … [Read more...]

BBQs are one of summer’s greatest pleasures! Hanging out in the yard with friends and families, tossing food on the grill, and watching the kids play til they drop! While BBQs can be a danger zone (lots of ice cream and lemonade) BBQs can also be a great place to teach your kids healthy eating habits.
In this episode of the Happy Bite Podcast, Sally and I unpack the secrets … [Read more...]